As I played through the first two dungeons ofThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, I came to a strange realization. Though this game obviously reminds me of 2DZeldasfrom years past, with the added systemic playfulness of recent 3D entries, the minute-to-minute gameplay actually has me thinking about something completely unrelated to Link’s adventures. Of all things, it’s reminding me ofVampire Survivors. Fighting Back Without Pressing A Button If you didn’t play the smash-hit “Bullet Heaven” game when it launched in 2022, the basics are fairly simple....

Quick Links Anyone who has played a Sonic game before can probably give you a myriad of reason as to why the games are both some of the best and some of the worst games ever made, but that you can’t help but feel good when you go fast.Sonic X Shadow Generationscelebrates the parts of Sonic that make the series so good. With Shadow’s latest outing, he is brought face-to-face with Black Doom once again, with a showdown culminating in the Radical Highway levels....

I’ll level with you, I’ve never seen Napoleon Dynamite. It’s one of those films that I feel like, if you missed watching in school, you’ve missed the boat. The same goes for films like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off or Mean Girls. If you watch any of these films set in high schools, while you’re in high school, they can shape your education experience. If you watch them as an adult, they don’t have the same impact....

Summary Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuzain Hawaii has delighted fans of RGG Studio’s beloved series as they once again get to play as fan-favourite character Goro Majima. Majima has been entertaining fans since his first appearance in the original Yakuza, and now we finally have a game wholly dedicated to the Mad Dog of Shimano. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a spin-off title that sees an amnesiac Majima wash up on an island near Hawaii....

Ananimebecomes more interesting to watch when the villains have much more to offer than mere strength. Their intellect as they try to take the situation into their own hands adds depth to the show and adds a level of suspense for the viewers, who are left in awe when their plans are revealed. The villains in this list have some of the most intellectual quotes and moments in their respective shows....

Summary UPDATE: 19-06-2025 23:13 BST - Asmongold has stated ina Reddit post on his official subredditthat he won’t stop covering controversial topics in gaming, claiming that his content won’t change “other than trying to be more positive and less mean-spirited”. He also claimed that he’ll “react to a DEI=DIE gaming video” on his first stream back. Asmongold had hisTwitchaccount temporarily suspended earlier this week,following comments he made regarding Israel’s war with Palestine....

Summary While there have been plenty of games set in theBatmanuniverse, none of the others have reached the heights set by the Arkham games. These titles excel in storytelling, combat, and atmosphere. They also really make you feel like you’re playing as Batman. This is why they’ve become the standard bearers for both Batman and superhero titles in general. In fact, comparison to the Arkham titles likely hurt the reception to Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and Gotham Knights....

Sword Art OnlineFractured Daydream features an expansive cast of unique and memorable characters. The protagonists, Kirito and Asuna, lead the way with their courage, loyalty, and skill. Other standouts include Sinon, the calculating sniper who helps Kirito reconnect with reality, as well as Lisbeth and Silica, steadfast friends who support Asuna. Klein, Agil, and Yui round out the core group, providing comic relief and emotional support. The antagonists also leave an impression....

In the decades since video gaming began, technology has evolved dramatically to support countless games in many genres, but not all of them have been well-preserved. Today, many games have become abandonware. Without support from their publishers, these classic games are rare physical finds. Fortunately, dedicated fans have revived many of these retro titles as online browser games. So, instead of spending hundreds on old consoles and cartridges, you can play from the comfort of your modern computer....

We could debate long into the night about who the best games journalist is. Would it be one of the founders of our digital fourth estate like Jeff Gerstmann? A top-notch reporter like Rebekah Valentine? A major name and big-time story breaker like Jason Schreier? Folks, don’t worry. I have the answer. It’s me. And I have the receipts to prove it, courtesy ofSuper Mario Party Jamboree. This is not the first time I have proved this theory....

Summary Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster’s director, Ryosuke Murai, thinks that a cruise ship would be a perfect setting for any potential newDead Risinggames in the future. As Dead Rising 3 and 4 harshly reminded us,one of the most important aspects of any Dead Rising game is its setting. Willamette Mall and Fortune Cityare a big part of why the first two games in the series are so beloved, while the locations seen in later entries in the series lacked the personal touch that makes exploring a zombie-infested area so much fun....

Diablo 4has undergone a transformation of sorts this past year. Blizzard has leveraged the game’s live-service model to overhaul the game piece by piece. Itemization has been upended from a pure RNG loot chase to one more focused on player crafting. Endgame pursuits have expanded to include pinnacle bosses, a dungeon ladder, and even a horde mode. Even older content wasn’t spared from such seismic changes. Before going into Vessel of Hatred, my biggest gripe was how bloated the endgame was becoming....

I finally finishedDragon Age: Inquisition, and not a moment too soon. With just days left to go untilThe Veilguardhits our screens, I powered through the final moments of BioWare’s third instalment of its iconic fantasy RPG series and defeated Corypheus once and for all. I enjoyed the latter third-to-half of the game a lot more than the opening hours for reasons well documented on this very website. I’m glad I powered through, and feel ready for The Veilguard with a perfectly-timed Dragon Age obsession well and trulyreigniting....